Do You Remember The NFL's Biggest Running Back Changes?
Do You Remember The NFL's Biggest Running Back Changes?
Frank Gore's recent departure from the 49ers leaves Carlos Hyde with big shoes to fill. Can you name the running backs who had the unenviable task of taking over for these hall of famers and stars after they retired or left their respective teams?
Frank Gore's recent departure from the 49ers leaves Carlos Hyde with big shoes to fill. Can you name the running backs who had the unenviable task of taking over for these hall of famers and stars after they retired or left their respective teams?
Emmitt Smith left the Cowboys as a free agent in 2003. Who started 16 games for Dallas that year?
Tiki Barber abruptly retired in 2006. Which back became the Giants' starter in their Super Bowl title season in 2007?
Barry Sanders' surprising retirement put which runner in the 1999 Lions' lineup? But a midseason injury ended his year.
Who succeeded Walter Payton as the Chicago's next longtime starter beginning in 1988?
When Warrick Dunn left Tampa Bay in 2002, who took the job on the Bucs' Super Bowl title team?
After Shaun Alexander's Seattle stay, which free agent did the Seahawks sign to replace him in 2008?
Eric Dickerson was traded to the Colts in 1987. His Rams replacement scored 33 TDs the next 2 years.
Bettis played 10 seasons in Pittsburgh. This player supplanted "The Bus" in 2005 and started for 5 years.
Jim Brown was succeeded by another hall of fame talent after his retirement in 1965. Who took over in Cleveland?
Eddie George's Oilers/Titans run lasted from 1996-2003. Who did Tennessee hand the reins to next?
Jamal Lewis left the Ravens in 2007. Who won the job and rushed for over 1,000 yards that season?
Who became the Chargers' primary running back after LaDainian Tomlinson's exit in 2010?
The Jaguars let Maurice Jones-Drew go in 2014. Which RB started Jags' first 5 games the next fall?
Which career backup started the most games, 8, for the Jets in 2006 after Curtis Martin's retirement?
Which runner took Marshall Faulk's place in 2005 and became the Rams' next long-term starter?